FOOD SECURITY ISSUES IN MALAYSIA AND INDONESIA: A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS

Abstract

Food security is becoming increasingly important as the world's population grows, particularly in emerging countries like Malaysia and Indonesia. In Malaysia, food security is crucial to ensure that Malaysians have access to enough food if the nation experiences any unplanned events. Several critical food security issues have been identified in Malaysia and Indonesia, including a lack of agricultural land, agricultural investment, and appropriate policies and innovative programs for the agriculture sector to boost food production. This study aims to examine food security issues in Malaysia and Indonesia and to analyse the laws, policies, and initiatives implemented in Malaysia and Indonesia to ensure food security. In addition, waqf has much potential to address food security issues. This study adopts a qualitative approach that involves data collection based on primary and secondary legal material. The data collected are comparatively analysed using content analysis. This comparative legal research methodology draws lessons from both jurisdictions. The findings can be used to develop best practices and inform policy decisions on food security issues.